Endurance Road bike Decisions Help

chris1012

I was involved in an accident a couple of months back and whilst thankfully my injuries were not too serious, my bike was written off.

I was looking to replace my Cannondale Cyclocross next year at some point however as I am due a pay out from the accident, I am thinking to increase my budget and get a dream bike.
My initial budget was going to be 2k however I am hoping to stretch this to around 4.5k (if the bike ticks all the boxes).

My main priorities are focused on the following areas -

1. Upright Geometry (I suffered from back pain, neck pain and wrist pain, especially on rides longer than 30miles (previously had a bike fit and made some differences but the cyclocross geometry was to aero).
2. Comfortable and durable to handle different terrains and road conditions.
I lie in an area with a number of harsh road conditions.
3. Weight ideally 8kg but can go up to around 8.5kg
4. Good Climber
5. Still some what fast

I have narrowed my choices to the following bikes -

1. Canyon Endurace CF SL Disc 8.0 Di2 - £3300
2. Specialized Roubaix Expert Disc Carbon di2 2021 (£4750)
3. Trek Domane SL 6/7 (not sure which exact model but seems to fit the above requirements)

Others considered Synapse, Bianchi, Giant

Anyone that is experienced or/and tried the above or has another recommendation that fits the requirements, please do let me know what your thoughts/recommendations are?

Thank you

giftedanimal

I recently bought a Domane SL5, it's the most comfortable bike I have ridden. It's not the lightest, but it's an awesome ride, Iso Speed is a massive selling point, and I loved the colour!

mrb123

Might be worth asking a Cannondale dealer if they're expecting a new Synapse next year. Must be due after the Supersix and Caad have both had new models out recently.

spatt77

Hi, Ive got a BMC Roadmachine which is very good and should fit all your needs!

webboo

giftedanimal said:

I recently bought a Domane SL5, it's the most comfortable bike I have ridden. It's not the lightest, but it's an awesome ride, Iso Speed is a massive selling point, and I loved the colour!

Is your saddle lower than your bars.

lesfirth

I can not help with the Canyon.

I have had a Domane 5.2 ( 2014). The rear isospeed decoupler made about as much diference as increasing tyres one size. An excellent bike but always seemed to lack a bit of sparkle.

I now have a Roubaix Comp Disc. 2018/9. Springy bars and weird seat post. A super smooth ride. You hardly notice the front suspension. You just think all the roads are smoother. A great bike. Have a test ride on one and you will want one. The down side is the price.

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webboo said:

giftedanimal said:

I recently bought a Domane SL5, it's the most comfortable bike I have ridden. It's not the lightest, but it's an awesome ride, Iso Speed is a massive selling point, and I loved the colour!

Is your saddle lower than your bars.

No, is just the angle the photograph is taken from. 👍👍

Cargobike

Bang down £2.5k on a Focus Paralane 8.9, giving enough change to spend on a chiropractor when needed

The gains are marginal at best beyond that price point, so save your money for things that really matter.

ugo.santalucia

Is that all you get for 4.5K?

An 8 kg bike?

joe_totale-2

I'd get a well made steel or titanium bike with the budget you've got.
A good steel or ti frame will be more comfy and lively than a carbon frame with gimmicks such as Future Shock and Isospeed and will last a lot longer.

Given how heavy a Trek Domane is they don't give up much in weight either to some carbon endurance bikes!

Something like a Fairlight Strael or a J.Laverack J.ACK is what I'd be looking at. With some well chosen parts they'd be around the 8-8.5kg mark.